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Industrial Refrigeration Engineer (North West & South East)

Smart Search Technical LtdDartford, Kent🇬🇧United Kingdom

Why this role stands out

Advance your career with this rewarding opportunity to work on cutting-edge industrial refrigeration systems, offering a competitive salary and the flexibility of a hybrid schedule. You will thrive in this role if you are a skilled engineer who enjoys technical problem-solving, values professional growth, and appreciates a supportive team environment. Apply today to take the next step in your engineering journey and make a significant impact across diverse, high-profile projects.

Quick overview

Salary£45k/yr
SeniorityMid Senior
Employment typeTemporary/Casual
Work modeHybrid
LocationDartford, Kent, United Kingdom

Job description

Location: Northwest & Southeast
Salary: £45,000–£55,000 DOE and location
Hours: 39 hours per week
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

The Role

The role will involve planned and reactive maintenance, fault finding, repairs and emergency call-outs on industrial refrigeration plant. You will also assist with commissioning, system upgrades, retrofits and modifications, completing the required service and commissioning documentation.

Engineers will work with systems including ammonia, CO2, glycol and HFC, with the ability to read technical drawings, wiring diagrams and P&IDs. The role also involves supporting system optimisation, maintaining accurate records and working closely with customers, project managers and other engineers.

About You

Ideally, you will have 3–5+ years' industrial refrigeration experience, with experience in ammonia and/or CO2 systems. F-Gas Category 1 and a City & Guilds Level 2/3 Refrigeration & Air Conditioning qualification, or equivalent, are required.

You should have strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills, a good understanding of health and safety, and be comfortable working independently on customer sites. Good communication, IT and service reporting skills are also required, along with a full UK driving licence.

Hours & Call-Out

  • 39 hours per week

  • Monday–Thursday: 8am–5pm

  • Friday: 8am–4pm

  • 1-in-7 call-out rota

  • Door-to-door travel time paid

  • Good overtime availability

  • Overtime paid at 1.5x / 2x / 3x

  • Call-out allowance

Package & Benefits

  • £45,000–£55,000 depending on experience and location

  • Company van

  • Company bonus scheme

  • Pension with up to 7% matched contribution

  • Death in service

  • Healthcare and health insurance

  • Holiday buy/sell scheme – up to 5 days

  • Training and CPD opportunities

  • Strong overtime earning potential

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